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Wilson County News: U.S., Mexico discuss energy reform in Monterrey, Mexico

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U.S., Mexico discuss energy reform in Monterrey, Mexico September 3, 2014 Post a comment U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-TX28, along with Mexican Congressman Hector Garc’a Garc’a, officials from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, and Jesús Ancer Rodriguez, rector of La Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, met last week in Monterrey, Mexico, to discuss energy reform in Mexico…

Rep. Cuellar and Mexican Officials Announce Energy Reform Collaboration between US and Mexico

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), along with Mexican Congressman Hector García García, officials from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, as well as Jesús Ancer Rodriguez, Rector of La Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, met last week in Monterrey, Mexico to discuss energy reform in Mexico and the great advancements in production of oil and natural gas in both the United…

Cuellar and Cornyn Host Texas Shale Oil & Gas Caucus Crude Oil Exports Briefing

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), co-chairs of the Texas Caucus on Shale Oil and Gas, hosted a briefing on crude oil exports for members of the Shale Oil and Gas Caucus and the Texas congressional delegation.  The briefing, provided by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Congressional Research Service (CRS), focused on the crude export…

Rep. Cuellar: “Time to Build Keystone Pipeline, Create Jobs for Thousands of Texans”

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today called on President Obama to approve long-delayed plans for the construction of the Keystone Pipeline from Canada to Texas following the release of a key environmental study on Friday.  The study found that the pipeline would not cause any significant environmental impact, leaving the final decision at the desk of Secretary John Kerry and the…

Congressman Cuellar Holds Grants Tour in Zapata County

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Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met today with city and county officials in Zapata county to discuss federal funding opportunities.  The grants team assists individuals, businesses and organizations in applying for loans and grants from federal agencies such as, United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal…

Congressman Henry Cuellar releases statement on U.S.-Mexico Hydrocarbon Agreement

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement regarding the Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Click to watch Congressman Cuellar’s remarks on the House Floor on 06-25-13 “This bill would allow oil and natural gas production on 1.5 million acres that were previously off-limits because of border issues. It’s been over three years since…